Case No. 21511Drugs offence (possession for sale or supply) and money laundering · Co. Offaly · 25 Dec 2021

Man sent for trial on drugs and money laundering charges in Tullamore

Darren O'Reilly, 47 (one report gives 45), of Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore, is accused of possessing and possessing for sale or supply of alprozolam, cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA and diazepam, having a knife, and having €1,285 in cash as proceeds of criminal conduct at Chancery Lane, Tullamore on 25 December 2021. He also faces charges of assaulting a man and stealing a mobile phone at Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore on 29 October 2020. He appeared at Tullamore District Court in December 2022 and was remanded on continuing bail. In April 2023, Judge Andrew Cody sent him for trial to Tullamore Circuit Court on the drugs and money laundering charges on his own bond of €300, while the assault and theft charges were adjourned to a District Court sitting in September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Dec
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Darren O'Reilly, 47 (one report gives 45), of Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore, is accused of drugs, money laundering, assault and theft offences.
Where
The alleged drug and money laundering offences took place at Chancery Lane, Tullamore.
When
The alleged drugs and money laundering offences took place on 25 December 2021.
Charges
  • O'Reilly is charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of alprozolam, cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA and diazepam.
  • O'Reilly allegedly had a knife with a sharply pointed blade at Chancery Lane on 25 December 2021.
  • O'Reilly allegedly had €1,285 in cash, knowing, believing or being reckless as to whether it was the proceeds of criminal conduct.
  • O'Reilly is charged with assaulting a man and stealing a mobile phone at Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore on 29 October 2020.
Investigation
Garda Stacey O'Brien gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning O'Reilly and served a book of evidence on him.
In court
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded O'Reilly on continuing bail to appear again on 8 February 2023.
  • In April 2023, Judge Andrew Cody sent O'Reilly for trial to Tullamore Circuit Court on the drugs and money laundering offences on his own bond of €300.
  • The assault and phone theft charges were adjourned to the District Court sitting on 13 September.
Other details
O'Reilly is on bail.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDarren O'Reilly, 47, of Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore appeared at Tullamore District Court on drugs, money laundering, assault and theft charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe drug offences took place at Chancery Lane, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged drugs offences took place at Chancery Lane, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe drug offences were allegedly committed on 25 December 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged drugs and money laundering offences took place on December 25, 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Stacey O'Brien gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning O'Reilly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA book of evidence was served on him by Garda Stacey O'Brien. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeO'Reilly is charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of alprozolam, cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA and diazepam. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeO'Reilly allegedly had a knife with a sharply pointed blade at Chancery Lane on 25 December 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeO'Reilly allegedly had €1,285 in cash, knowing, believing or being reckless as to whether it was the proceeds of criminal conduct. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeO'Reilly is charged with assaulting a man and stealing a mobile phone at Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore on 29 October 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is alleged to have had alprozolam, cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA and diazepam for sale or supply. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is alleged to have had knives with sharply pointed blades and €1,285 in cash, knowing or being reckless as to whether the money was the proceeds of criminal conduct. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also facing charges of assault and stealing a mobile phone at Eiscir Riada, Cloncollig, Tullamore on October 29, 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded O'Reilly on continuing bail to appear again on 8 February 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe has been sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court on drugs and money laundering offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtSergeant James O'Sullivan applied for him to be sent for trial to Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody sent him to the Circuit Court on his own bond of €300. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe assault and phone theft charges were adjourned to the District Court sitting on September 13. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe is on bail. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Apr2023
    Offaly man sent for trial on drugs and money laundering charges

    Reports that the accused was sent forward for trial at Tullamore Circuit Court. Also reports separate assault and phone theft charges from October 29, 2020, adjourned to the District Court. No existing case matches this Chancery Lane matter.

    accused, Darren O'Reilly, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren O'Reilly
  2. 30 Dec2022
    Tullamore man in court on drugs, money laundering, theft and assault charges

    Reports O'Reilly's appearance at Tullamore District Court where he was remanded on continuing bail to 8 February 2023. Provides the full list of drugs involved (alprozolam, cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA and diazepam) and names the arresting Garda, Stacey O'Brien.

    suspect, Darren O'Reilly, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren O'Reilly